In this course, the botanical and ecological features of turfgrasses and ground cover plants; their identification and uses are explained.
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Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
1) Defines the concept of green space. |
1,2,8,9 |
2,3,4 |
A,C |
2) Explains the ecological features of turfgrasses. |
1,2,8,9 |
2,3,4 |
A,C |
3) Explains breeding of turfgrasses regarding climatic conditions. |
1,2,8,9 |
2,3,4 |
A,C |
4) Explains the different usages of lawn. |
1,2,8,9 |
2,3,4 |
A,C |
5) Explains the ground covering shrubs and plants that can be used like lawn. |
1,2,8,9 |
2,3,4 |
A,C |
6) Explains erosion control. |
1,2,8,9 |
2,3,4 |
A,C |
7) Explains the methods of breeding turfgrasses and ground cover plants. |
1,2,8,9 |
2,3,4 |
A,C |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT |
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
1 |
Introduction |
Botanical books |
2 |
Warm-Season and Cool-Season Turfgrasses |
Botanical books |
3 |
Agrostis Species |
Botanical books |
4 |
Poa Species |
Botanical books |
5 |
Lolium Species |
Botanical books |
6 |
Other Cool-Season Turfgrasses |
Botanical books |
7 |
Bermuda Grass |
Botanical books |
8 |
Other Warm-Season Turfgrasses |
Botanical books |
9 |
Midterm |
Botanical books |
10 |
Methods of Breeding Turfgrasses |
Botanical books |
11 |
Coniferous Ground Cover Plants |
Botanical books |
12 |
Broadleaved Ground Cover Plants |
Botanical books |
13 |
Gramineous Ground Cover Plants |
Botanical books |
14 |
Gramineous – Woody Ground Cover Plants |
Botanical books |
15 |
Examination of the Assignments |
Botanical books |
Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
Karakaş, P., Lawn and Ground Cover Plants Lecture Notes |
Additional Resources |
Wiecko, G., 2006. Fundamentals of Tropical Turf Management. McCarty, L.B.,2018. Golf Turf Management. |
Material Sharing
MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
Turfgrass and Ground Cover Plants Books |
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Assignments |
Research Assignment |
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Exams |
Written |
Assessment
ASSESSMENT |
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
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Mid-terms |
1 |
50 |
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Assignment |
2 |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
50 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM |
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No |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Contribution |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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1 |
Having sufficient knowledge about the basic themes of Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Planning. |
X |
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2 |
Having sufficient knowledge about creating natural environments without destroying the nature based on the principles of sustainability. |
X |
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3 |
Having knowledge about universal issues such as the social and physical dimension of urban design and inclusive design. |
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4 |
Having knowledge about legal and administrative issues such as national / international environmental policies and legislation. |
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5 |
Gaining knowledge about landscape inventory and analysis, natural and functional aspects of landscape, types of space usage and functions in different scales and contents. |
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6 |
Having sufficient knowledge about urban design structural elements, construction methods and technologies, construction, cost analysis, documentation and technical specifications. |
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Having sufficient knowledge about the historical development of Urban Design, Landscape Design and Planning. |
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8 |
Having the ability to restore the environment that has been destroyed, identify natural conditions, and provide the same natural conditions in places newly designed. |
X |
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9 |
Having the ability use the modern design techniques to analyze the problems in the field of landscape architecture and find appropriate solutions for them. |
X |
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10 |
Having the ability to efficiently use information technologies and computer aided drawing, presentation, engineering and planning programs, as well as find and use current applications related to the field. |
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11 |
Having the ability to search, reach and utilize databases and other resources to access information related to the field. |
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12 |
Having the ability to reinvent oneself, follow improvements in the field of science and technology with the awareness of life-long learning. |
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13 |
Having the ability to efficiently work individually or in a multi-disciplinary team and the self-confidence to take responsibility. |
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14 |
Having an awareness about the universal and social effects of the solutions and practices found in the field as well as being knowledgeable about the problems of the times. |
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15 |
Making decisions and acting with judicial awareness by showing respect to human, social and cultural rights, and by being sensitive to the protection of the natural environment and cultural heritage. |
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16 |
Being aware of professional and ethical responsibilities. |
ECTS
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) |
16 |
3 |
48 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
16 |
1 |
16 |
Mid-terms |
1 |
20 |
20 |
Assignment |
2 |
10 |
20 |
Final examination |
1 |
20 |
20 |
Total Work Load |
124 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
4,96 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
5 |